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Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine

2006·Movie
16min
IMDb6.6

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MUBIDocAlliance Films

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Funny, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6

World

Show business and society

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An attempt to transform a Roman Western into a Greek tragedy. The hero of Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine is easy to identify. Walking down the street unknowingly, he suddenly realizes that he is not only subject to the gruesome moods of several spectators but also at the mercy of the filmmaker.
Meta-Cinematic SatireHollywood DeconstructionAbsurdist ComedyGreek Tragedy ParodyArt-House ExperimentFourth Wall BreakingCult Classic StatusPhilosophical HumorSelf-Reflexive Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Tscherkassky
Composed by:
Dirk Schaefer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine legally?

MUBIDocAlliance Films

Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine is included with a subscription to MUBI and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine?

0 h 16 min

Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine runs 0 h 16 min.

What language is Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine in?

xx

It was made in xx. Produced in Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Instructions for a Light and Sound Machine?

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